International applicants submit an online application with relevant documents (academic transcripts, birth certificate, English proficiency proof), plus an application fee (typically ~A$100–110) Công Ty Tư Vấn Du Học Hằng LươngMercedes College.
Offers are made based on availability, timeliness of application, and priorities such as existing sibling enrolment, Catholic families, and values alignment.
Once offered, families pay a non-refundable acceptance fee (e.g., A$1,000) and may need to deposit about 50% of annual tuition within 14 days to secure placement Wikipedia+8Mercedes College+8Mercedes College+8Adelaide Now.
Students without sufficient English proficiency may attend internal or external English preparation programs (ELICOS) before starting the main curriculum Công Ty Tư Vấn Du Học Hằng LươngMercedes College.
Comprehensive support for internationals: an Academic Adviser for subject selection, a Accommodation & Welfare Coordinator, ongoing pastoral care, and academic tutoring options Mercedes College+2Mercedes College+2crisop.edu.vn+2.
In Senior School our Year 10 students complete their final year of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), whilst Year 11 and 12 students choose to study either the IB Diploma or the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).
Within both curriculum models students choose subjects from the essential areas of learning: the Arts, English, Languages, Physical Education, Mathematics, Science, Societies, Technology, and Religious Education. Wellbeing models are also provided through Home Group classes.
In Year 10, the final year of the Middle Years Programme, students study across a diverse range of subject areas, with several elective selections to tailor their learning to possible future pathways.
The core subject areas identified within the MYP are:
Detailed subject information, as well as an explanation of the Growth and Personal Skills Programme (GPS), grading structure, and more, is available in the Mercedes College MYP Curriculum Handbook.
In Year 11 and 12 students choose the IB Diploma or SACE pathways of study. Those who begin the IB Diploma in Year 11 and choose to transfer to SACE in Year 12 must still meet the criteria that completes Stage 1 SACE, and all students get guidance to ensure their subject selections will equip them for this option.
IB Diploma students select six courses from six distinct groups with at least three (and not more than four) subjects are taken at higher level (HL), of 240 recommended teaching hours, with the remaining taken at standard level (SL), of 150 recommended teaching hours).
Students may replace the Arts subject with a second subject from Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, or Sciences if they wish.
At the core of the IB Diploma, all students must also complete the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS).
Students who choose to study the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) choose subjects that suit their interests and career goals, building 200 credits across Stage 1 and 2, with 10 credits representing one Semester of study in one subject.
There are 50 credits of compulsory subjects.
In addition, students must complete at least 90 credits of other subjects of their choice at Stage 1 or Stage 2 (or equivalent), and 60 credits of Stage 2 or Vocational Education and Training (VET) studies.
Detailed subject information, as well as an explanation of the Growth and Personal Skills Programme (GPS), grading structure, and more, is available in the Year 11 and 12 Curriculum Handbook
Year 10 concludes the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP), offering core and elective subjects across:
Mathematics, Science, Language & Literature, Language Acquisition, Arts, Design, Individuals and Societies, Physical & Health Education, Religious Education StudyAdelaide+5Mercedes College+5study.studyadelaide.com+5.
Changes GCPS (Growth & Personal Skills) woven through wellbeing classes.
Students choose between:
IB Diploma Programme: choose six subject groups and complete the core (Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, CAS); at least 3 subjects at Higher Level and others at Standard Level, totaling ~240 HL or 150 SL hours per subject study.studyadelaide.com+4Mercedes College+4Mercedes College+4study.studyadelaide.com+1OpenApply+1.
South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE): accumulate 200 credits across Stage 1 (Year 11) and Stage 2 (Year 12), including compulsory literacy, numeracy, identity coursework plus elective credits in chosen subjects Công Ty Tư Vấn Du Học Hằng Lương+8Mercedes College+8study.studyadelaide.com+8.
IB Diploma students may transition to SACE in Year 12 and receive guidance to ensure eligibility for tertiary entrance or university admission Mercedes College.
Subjects available across both pathways cover core learning areas: Arts, English, Languages, Mathematics, Science, Technology, Societies (Humanities), PE, and Religious Education study.studyadelaide.com.
The Growth & Personal Skills (GPS) program runs from Middle into Senior School:
Year 10 “Step In” transitions to Senior School life,
Year 11 “Step Up” emphasizes leadership, mindfulness, and self-awareness,
Year 12 “Step Out” focuses on digital safety, wellbeing, and post-school life skills Mercedes College.
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